How did the english get possession of new york from the dutch?

1.     in what kind of government does a small group have a firm control over a country?  

Plz ive been stuck on this question forever. in 1753 george washington was sent on a mission to a. build a fort at the point where the allegheny and monongahela rivers form the ohio river. b. attack the french at fort duquesne. c. attack the french at fort neccessity. d. deliver a message to the french demanding that they leave the ohio river.

Hey!me its for an important test! ! which issue during the progressive era would most likely have united mary harris "mother” jones and lewis hine? a) ending child labor b) regulating monopolies c) using photography to expose poor working conditions d) exposing the lack of jobs available for untrained laborers